Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2015, Craig Biggio was one of the best all-around defensive talents in baseball history as he was selected as an All-Star as both second base and catcher. Collectors Universe disclaims any liability from the use of this information. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. This one featured Manny Ramirez. 11) Resent Griffey from afar for beginning to fulfill the scouts predictions about him. Its a great card. After eight-plus mostly forgettable seasons, Griffey is shipped to the Chicago White Sox at the end of the 2008 season. Ken Griffey Jr. You know the hobby is alive and well when a Randy Johnson rookie is selling for north of $100. The surface grade, depending on how prevalent the paper flaw is, can range anywhere from a 5 to a 7.5. Turning off the personalised advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. 2 Prices are updated daily based upon 1989 Upper Deck listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. The decision to put the Ken Griffey Jr. RC as the number one card was made by Tom Geideman, at the time 18-year-old who was a big fan of collecting baseball cards and had been hired as one of Upper Decks first employees. Copyright 2023, Beckett Collectibles, LLC. 1989 Upper Deck Star Rookie #1 Ken Griffey Jr. Can you even believe hes not wearing a Reds uniform? He is becoming one of the very best players in the game and helping to make Seattle a baseball town. Rookie Card 1989 Upper Deck #1 BGS 8.5 . The biggest 30-day change Ken Griffey Jr. cards are 2020 Topps Project by Jacob Rochester, 1989 Classic Travel Update I (Orange) and 2020 Topps Project by Keith Shore. Average ungraded base card value (excludes parallels) for 1989 Upper Deck Now, look up above at that Griffey rookie again. His candidates included Gregg Jeffries, a player who had been in the big leagues with the Mets the previous season, as well as Gary Sheffield and Sandy Alomar Jr. Geidemans gamble to put Griffey Jr. as the number one card is a decision that worked out great for Upper Deck and has gone down in baseball card history. Thread: Ken griffey jr 1989 89 upper deck star rc rookie #1 psa 7 nm mariners Thread Tools. The cards arrived in foil compared to wax, and Sumners big idea of having a hologram on the cards to prevent counterfeiting was a major success. Topps never corrected their mistake, though, so there is only that one version of the '57 Topps Hank Aaron and its value is derived purely off of Aaron's legend and popularity. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. US. It has sold for over 3 million dollars in the auction, and copies have been owned by celebrities such as, Tom Geideman was asked about the large quantity of off-printed cards on the, Upper Deck was the first to put these autographs into packs with the, PSA Grading vs Beckett Grading vs SGC Grading, 20 Best 1986 Topps Baseball Cards To Buy Now, Mega Charizard EX Pokemon Card (Ultimate Buyers Guide), 3 Best 2015 Topps Update Rookie Cards To Consider, 10 Best 2023 Topps Series 1 Variations Baseball Cards To Buy, 10 Best 1989 Topps Baseball Cards To Buy Plus Error List, 2022 Topps Heritage Baseball Most Valuable Cards and Checklist, These 10 GOATS Rookie Cards Will Outperform Stocks Over Next 10 Years, Gold Card Auctions | Sports Card Investing. ), 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck #1 RC Rookie PSA 9 **Dead Centered** 15) Wish for a trade to send Griffey out of town. 10 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I have two of these. Rookie RC Graded Beckett BGS 9.5 Gem Mint HOF, 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Jr. I have griffey rookie cards ud -1 are they worth to be graded. Unfortunately for Jefferies, he never did quite find the same level of success in the Majors, although he did have a couple of All-Star seasons with St. Louis midway through his 14-year career. We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. @Justin Its tough to say. Geideman was only six months in age apart from Griffey Jr. and had watched him play for the, Today, this T206 Wagner card is the most valuable baseball card in the world when looking at the price. So why don't all the Ken. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Track your collection for free. This is notated as wrong back on the label. The number one position in a set of baseball cards holds a certain sacredness to collectors and the choice of who would be the face of their first set was not easy for Upper Deck. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! While he may not have been a defensive stalwart, he was more than capable as a hitter, picking up a batting title, five Silver Slugger awards, and smacking 509 home runs over his 22-year career. 1989 Ken Griffey,Jr. 5 EUR. If you continue to use this site, we'll assume you're OK with that.   Australia   |   English (UK)   |   $ (AUD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. While Jeffries, Sheffield, and Alomar Jr. all went on to have solid careers, it was Griffey Jr. who would captivate fans and bring some swagger and charisma to baseball as he rocketed up the home run charts. AU$44.09, AU$73.48 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr Star Roookie PSA 10 Premium Quality! Within the set were also several different subsets, including: While the hobby may have initially been shocked by the relatively high price tags of 1989 Upper Deck packs, collectors quickly fell in love with these cards and they remain a hobby favorite to this day. If you do not receive the verification code within 60 Seconds, we will send you the activation link again. We receive a commission for purchases made. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Home Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum In Process: 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. PSA Grade Run NGS428 Posts: 2,040 August 17, 2020 6:46PM edited July 23, 2022 12:03PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum About 3 years in now, working to complete the grade run from Authentic to PSA 10. Sumner was not a major sports fan at the time, but after looking over the product available, he was disappointed with the quality of the selection. We purchase sports cards as an alternative investment to stocks, bonds, and real estate. If you notice an error, please report it using our "Report Item" tool. Free shipping for many products! Which Was Your Favorite Old-Time Baseball Cards Publica 1987 Topps Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable R 1978 Topps Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide, 12 Most Important Ken Griffey Jr. And in this guide, I'll run through the 25 most valuable. While the number of cards produced is unknown, most agree that it is at least over one million and possibly closer to two million. Download Price List, SportsCardsPro 2019-2023 With an increase in quality came an increase in price as Upper Deck packs sold for $1.00 apiece, prices consumers had never seen before. READ OUR DISCLAIMER. There is a significance to Griffey Jr being the first pick in the draft and then the first card in the set but as Stallbaumer continues to explain, the card would not be the same if it were anyone but Griffey Jr. Overall though the player made the card. Despite the claim and many who want to believe there is one, there is NOT an official error card regarding the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. The Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card is on the other side of the rarity spectrum, as it was produced in droves, yet it retains its special magic. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. Would really help us to see what to look for, before grading. Heck, the Griffey you saw in Cincinnati probably wouldnt have even sniffed enshrinement. If Griffey was a dud and only played 3-5 years and batted .200 or less, no one would care about the card. 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